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go through the motions What does go through the motions mean?	to do something insincerely	The manager went through the motions of apologizing but he was not sincere.
go through the motions What does go through the motions mean?	to do something insincerely	The manager went through the motions of apologizing but he was not sincere.
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work in (someone or something) What does "work in (someone or something)" mean?	insert someone or something (into a schedule)	My doctor was very busy but she was able to work me into her schedule.

put (something) into words What does "put (something) into words" mean?	to find a way to express a feeling with words	It was difficult to put my sadness at my aunt's death into words.
Don't give up the day job What does "Don't give up the day job" mean?	This idiom is used a way of telling something that they do something badly.
bat a thousand What does "bat a thousand" mean?	be successful in everything that you do	be successful in everything that you doThe salesman was batting a thousand during his sales trip to Europe.
kick-ass What does "kick-ass" mean?	strong; vigorous
bite off more than one can chew What does "bite off more than one can chew" mean?	take responsibility for more than one can manage.	"I'm really behind with my project. Can you help me?I'm afraid Ibit off more than I could chew!"
fall into place What does "fall into place" mean?	to fit together, to become organized	Everything fell into place and we were able to prepare for our trip to Brazil.
heavy going What does "heavy going" mean?	difficult to do	Moving the furniture was heavy going and we became tired quickly.

lap up (something) What does "lap up (something)" mean?	to eat or drink something with the tongue (as a dog or cat would)	The dog lapped up the milk that his owner had given him.
with flying colors What does "with flying colors" mean?	with great or total success	My friend passed the course with flying colors and she now wants to go out and celebrate.
bad blood (between people) What does "bad blood (between people)" mean?	unpleasant feelings between people	There was much bad blood between the three brothers.
come out of nowhere What does "come out of nowhere" mean?	to appear suddenly	The eagle came out of nowhere and captured the small mouse.

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Go Through The Motions Idiom